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Abstract:
Intense product architecture rejuvenation, functional enhancements cycles, and market consolidation exert pressure on all
mid-market vendors offering ERP and warehouse management solutions. Adonix must carefully allot research and development funds
and screen its new assets to increase its competitive ed (...)
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Intense product architecture rejuvenation, functional enhancements cycles, and market consolidation exert pressure on all
mid-market vendors offer...
Published:
2005-09-22
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Abstract:
Changing business requirements have forced supply chain execution (SCE) vendors to expand via add-on modules. Seeing this
upward push from the SCE vendors, enterprise resource planning vendors are now pushing downward and including SCE modules
within their solutions. (...)
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Changing business requirements have forced supply chain execution (SCE) vendors to expand via add-on modules. Seeing this
upward push from the SCE...
Published:
2009-03-25
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Abstract:
With a PLM solution in place, a company has the ability to automate, monitor, and track product development and revision
processes with their customers, suppliers, and employees amid the increasing pressures of mass customization, globalization,
regulatory compliance, outsourcing, and product accountabil (...)
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With a PLM solution in place, a company has the ability to automate, monitor, and track product development and revision processes
with their cust...
Published:
2004-07-19
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Abstract:
A solid product aside, good may be just too good for IQMS. Potential customers may shy away because its well-rounded solution
may seem more appropriate for the upper-end of the market. This, combined with IQMS' reliance on Oracle, and its well-integrated
product will pose challenges to the vendor's growt (...)
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product lifecycle management research for shipping:
A solid product aside, good may be just too good for IQMS. Potential customers may shy away because its well-rounded solution
may seem more approp...
Published:
2005-04-09
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Abstract:
During our recent briefing, MAPICS' executives acknowledged that almost all enterprise software companies are either "hunting"
or being "hunted". (...)
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... Predrag Jakovljevic is a research director with ... of experience in
management consulting and ... applications such as product lifecycle
management, supply chain ...
Published:
2004-07-21
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Abstract:
Retail remains a very tactile industry, focused on the hand, drape, and durability of fabrics and trim—besides which, designs
are still being sketched on paper and pinned on size models or mannequins. (...)
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Retail remains a very tactile industry, focused on the hand, drape, and durability of fabrics and trim—besides which, designs
are still being sket...
Published:
2006-06-29
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Abstract:
Relying on drop-shipping (sometimes called "virtual inventory") is neither as easy nor as profitable as it may appear to
be. Nothing has hurt the adoption of multichannel shopping more than orders which are delayed—or even cancelled—because of
stock-outs. (...)
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Relying on drop-shipping (sometimes called "virtual inventory") is neither as easy nor as profitable as it may appear
to be. Nothing has hurt the ...
Published:
2006-08-21
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Abstract:
As enterprise applications systems developed over time, a continuous stream of new terminology surfaced. This is a glossary
of those terms. (...)
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As enterprise applications systems developed over time, a continuous stream of new terminology surfaced. This is a glossary
of those terms.
Published:
2004-12-25
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Abstract:
Linking an APS to an ERP system, although simple in principle and worth the trouble, is nonetheless a major integration project. (...)
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Linking an APS to an ERP system, although simple in principle and worth the trouble, is nonetheless a major integration project.
Published:
2005-04-11
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Abstract:
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions have to work with many other systems, not just ERP, so integration is not a
new issue for PLM vendors. Most PLM vendors recognize the need for integration and have addressed the need in their toolkits.
The additional work comes from integrating the concepts a (...)
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Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions have to work with many other systems, not just ERP, so integration is not a new
issue for PLM vendors...
Published:
2003-08-02
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Abstract:
Business strategy, a road map telling us how the business plans to be successful, does not guarantee success. Strategy execution
requires business processes that do what the strategy calls for--and do it well. In today's automated world, these business
processes rely on business systems. Therefore, a dir (...)
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... Create new products, Product lifecycle management.
Pricing. Costing. Customer Service, Order processing, Order processing. Deliver, Shipping and transportation.
...
Published:
2004-07-31
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Abstract:
After 9/11, the analyst community optimistically predicted a sharp rise in the demand for global trade management (GTM) software.
While initially vendor shares rose, pre- and post-9/11 barriers have prevented the profitability and ubiquity of GTM software. (...)
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After 9/11, the analyst community optimistically predicted a sharp rise in the demand for global trade management (GTM) software.
While initially ...
Published:
2005-11-11
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Abstract:
Oracle does not have a history of major acquisitions, let alone experience with the subsequent integration efforts. Run by
a management team that has never maneuvered a company through a large takeover, will Oracle be capable of digesting PeopleSoft? (...)
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Oracle does not have a history of major acquisitions, let alone experience with the subsequent integration efforts. Run by
a management team that ...
Published:
2005-05-31
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Abstract:
The many challenges and risks that retailers face when sourcing globally could be mitigated with the right software tools.
Yet the sad fact is that few information technology systems fully support the complexities and unique requirements of global
trade. (...)
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The many challenges and risks that retailers face when sourcing globally could be mitigated with the right software tools.
Yet the sad fact is tha...
Published:
2007-08-17
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Abstract:
Time will tell whether Oracle's vocal endorsement of open technologies such as J2EE and BPEL will allow customers to readily
adopt solutions that fit their needs and that quickly integrate with their existing infrastructure. (...)
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Time will tell whether Oracle's vocal endorsement of open technologies such as J2EE and BPEL will allow customers to readily
adopt solutions that ...
Published:
2005-03-19
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Abstract:
Adonix is fulfilling its promise to bring a full Process ERP offering to the mid-market. The new Adonix X3 Process automates
and integrates the complex formula management and planning requirements of process manufacturers, however, the vendor needs
to resolve knowledge and experience issues with the exis (...)
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Adonix is fulfilling its promise to bring a full Process ERP offering to the mid-market. The new Adonix X3 Process automates
and integrates the co...
Published:
2003-05-31
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Abstract:
If retailers in the vertical market of fashion apparel do not constantly refresh their presentation and assortment for consumers,
they run the risk of being overtaken by their competition, regardless of how competitively they source and deliver. (...)
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If retailers in the vertical market of fashion apparel do not constantly refresh their presentation and assortment for consumers,
they run the ris...
Published:
2007-08-20
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Abstract:
Oracle does not have a history of major acquisitions, let alone experience with the subsequent integration efforts. Run by
a management team that has never maneuvered a company through a large takeover, will Oracle be capable of digesting PeopleSoft? (...)
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product lifecycle management research for shipping:
Oracle does not have a history of major acquisitions, let alone experience with the subsequent integration efforts. Run by
a management team that ...
Published:
2005-05-31
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Abstract:
One of the most neglected areas of an enterprise is the warehouse. When errors occur here, the whole company is affected,
so it is crucial that good managers nurture the skills of warehouse employees. (...)
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... packing area tells me that shipping errors occur here ... to implement
a new warehouse management system (WMS ... of the cost associated with distributing your
product. ...
Published:
2006-04-28
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Abstract:
While SAP’s determination to become service-oriented architecture applications Lingua Franca evangelist should be of vital
importance to its customers and for the general market direction, one should in the short-term expect tremors rather than
tectonic moves and a speedy extinction of many pre-histori (...)
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While SAP’s determination to become service-oriented architecture applications Lingua Franca evangelist should be of vital
importance to its custo...
Published:
2003-03-05